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June 13, 2026

FG shortlists candidates for next stage of paramilitary recruitment

He said successful applicants for the 2024/2025 paramilitary recruitment exercise were to proceed to the next stage of physical screening and document verification.

Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB)
June 13, 2026

DHQ confirms death of abducted retired major-general in captivity

“Every operational resource was deployed in the hope of securing his safe return. This sad loss further strengthens the resolve of the AFN,” he said.

Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar
June 13, 2026

2027: COPAC urges ADC to convene national candidate summit

The group noted that ADC was attracting growing national attention.

ADC logo
June 13, 2026

Killings, kidnappings in Nigeria worsened by poor database: Defence Minister

Mr Musa noted that many criminal networks exploited gaps in identity management. 

Christopher Musa
June 13, 2026

NACCIMA appoints new National Assembly relations executive

His appointment was announced in a letter dated June 4. 

Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA)
June 13, 2026

Deputy speaker, senator rally support for state police, security reforms

Mr advocated stronger collaboration between government and security agencies.

Benjamin Kalu
June 13, 2026

AANI celebrates Abdulsalami at 84, hails contributions to democracy in Nigeria

The AANI president commended Mr Abdulsalami’s post-retirement contributions to peacebuilding and conflict resolution within and outside Nigeria.

Abdulsalami Abubakar
June 13, 2026

Groups urge INEC, government to deepen public trust in democracy

Mr Suobo called on the media to collaborate with civil society organisations and AE2I to boost youth participation in the electoral process.

Voters waiting on queue at Obafemi Owode, Ogun State
June 13, 2026

WHO seeks stronger governance, increased funding for national blood systems

Mr Ghebreyesus said voluntary, unpaid blood donors now accounted for more than 85 per cent of global blood collections, up from 78 per cent a decade ago.

WHO and an individual donating blood.
June 13, 2026

June 12 remains symbol of Nigerians’ commitment to democracy, national unity, says SDP

The SDP spokesman commended former President Muhammadu Buhari for recognising June 12 as Democracy Day and lauded the National Assembly for institutionalising the date.

Social Democratic Party (SDP)